The assessment of short-term functional outcomes after total hip arthroplasty: An original research

Abstract

Introduction–Total hip replacement (THR) is highly effective procedure for patients with hip joint deterioration by various conditions, as it relieves pain, improve mobility, attain stability with restoration of limb length and normal mechanics of hip joint, thus improving the standard of life for patient. Objective- The objectives of the study are: 1. To assess the short-term functional outcome in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty post operatively. 2.Comparison of Harris hip score of present study with available literature. Material and methods- A total 40 patients with 53 hips with whom Total hip replacement was done, were followed up in this prospective observational study, on the basis of pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. ANNOVA test and paired t test was done for statistical analysis. Significance level was fixed at P < 0.05. Result- In our study post op average HHS pain score increased to 37.95, thus improving patients gait and daily activities score to 40.1, with minimum deformity as seen from absence of deformity score being 4. Conclusion- Total hip replacement continues to be a remarkable procedure to provide dramatic reduction in debilitating arthritis hip pain, increased mobility and hip function with long lasting effects in patients with advanced hip problems.